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Improving numeracy skills

The Multiply project is a three year programme from Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council aimed at helping people improve their numeracy skills. If you are delivering something in this area they would welcome talking with you.

06 July, 2022

Volunteering Tips: The Volunteer Bank

Some helpful hints on how to get the best out of our volunteering service.

03 May, 2022

Volunteering: Raveen's Story

Raveen sought help for his mental health, started to volunteer with Big Local hosted by CVS and how has a permanent job. He shares his journey

03 May, 2022

Volunteering: Kirsty's Story

Kirsty volounteers for Mind BLMK and is now employed by them. She talks about her role and why she values it.

03 May, 2022

Boost your CV through Volunteering

Our thoughts on how volunteering might add to your CV.

11 April, 2022

Supporting Ukraine

How and where to donate to help the people of Ukraine.

08 March, 2022

The Essential Trustee Series Videos

Foundation for Social Improvement have a new series for trustees, aimed at promoting good governance for all charity trustees.

02 November, 2021

Volunteering Tips 4:

Sell yourself.

02 September, 2021

A few words of advice

on Volunteering as an Adviser

01 September, 2021

Will volunteering get me a job?

A brief look into the ways in which volunteering can help you get back into employment.

11 August, 2021